Man Gets 40 Years For Fatal Home Invasion

OCALA, Fla. (AP) - A north Florida man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a fatal home invasion.

A Marion County judge sentenced 34-year-old Jason Hardy on Monday after he was convicted of home invasion robbery, burglary and kidnapping - all with a firearm.

The Ocala Star-Banner reports that Hardy's sentence had been capped as part of a deal with prosecutors to testify against Brian Hubbard, who authorities believe was the mastermind behind the robbery.

Authorities say Hardy was one of six people who broke into a Marion Oaks home in April 2006 to steal drugs and money. Austin was accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Kindrell Lamar Stocker, who was an innocent guest at the home.